salaryWichita is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Wichita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,364
$1,162
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,101
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$69,693
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$190,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
88.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$2,233
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$145
👥 People living there
222,791
397,945
Commute to work
19.7 min
18.4 min
College degree
47.2%
31.1%
Own their home
58.3%
58.9%
Below poverty line
12.6%
15.9%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Wichita for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Wichita | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $136,340 | $85,230 | -37% in Wichita |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,990 | $37,300 | +33% in Wichita |
| Civil Engineer | $105,760 | $84,310 | -20% in Wichita |
| HVAC Technician | $49,940 | $59,520 | +19% in Wichita |
| Software Developer | $128,080 | $105,980 | -17% in Wichita |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $121,640 | +13% in Wichita |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $41,900 | -13% in Wichita |
| Electrician | $58,500 | $65,670 | +12% in Wichita |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Wichita cheaper to live in?
Wichita is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,162 a month there versus $1,364 in Huntsville.
What salary do I need in Wichita to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $57,340 a year gives the same standard of living in Wichita.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Wichita?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $69,693 in Wichita, 16% more in Huntsville.